Ashley Cole

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

I'm just glad Cole is staying for another season.

Bertrand just doesn't look ready to replace Cole yet...

Cole would have to stay another 10 seasons before Bertrand would "look ready" to replace him.

Give PVA a chance.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Cole would have to stay another 10 seasons before Bertrand would "look ready" to replace him.

Give PVA a chance.

Agree PVA has been the standout left back this season in the eredivisie.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

After seeing Cole return to form (for the most part) recently, it's really evident just how much of a chasm is between Cole & Bertrand's natural talents. When deployed on the wing, Bertrand whips in a decent cross. But when deployed at left back, Bertrand seems too scared to actually wander up and get himself into that position like Cole so often does.

I'm still adamant that Shaw is the only player we should consider getting in to replace Ashley. Yes he's young, but so what? He's great! I also like the fact we've typically had English left-backs. Le Saux, Bridge, Cole. When I look at Shaw, I just see a child version of Ashley Cole. The way they play is so similar. Shaw arriving would have me feeling much more optimistic about the future.

With that said though, I doubt any player we ever buy will be a better left back than Ashley, meaning regardless who we pick up it'll be a downgrade of sorts. The amount of goal-line clearances Cole has produced for us right in our time of need are crazy.

Ah come on, that's unfair to Bertrand I think. What you've described in his flaws, as a left-back, can be something that's easily improved the more he's allowed to play at left-back. We've seen him play left midfield and wing so much that people do often forget that he's actually a good defender. Bertrand will only pick up that instinct of when to/when not to go forward the more experience he picks up there.

[Jase 43,479]

Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least.

[Nero 1,838]

Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least.

F U C K !!!

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Expected more, so, thank god.

[Leif 6,006]

Meh. We'll cope. Bertrand rarely looks below average when at left-back and he performed just fine today.

[Blue Armour 4,278]

Benitez has said he will be out for 2 weeks or so after picking up the hamstring today. Will miss games against Rubin Kazan(Home & Away), Sunderland(H), Man City(N) and Fulham(A) at the very least.

Hmm...wonder whether there'll be a certain Paulo on the team-sheet for one of those games. Could've been worse, I guess.

[Rambo 1,729]

Will Malouda be recalled to backup Bertrand?

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Just means we'll see Paulo on the bench a little more often as an auxiliary left full-back.

[Fulham Broadway 16,831]

United cry babies.

Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.

The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.

No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now

[CHOULO19 24,332]

United cry babies.

Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.

The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.

No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now

Not defending the guy in any way, he was clearly an outright c*nt, but he got some nasty abuse on twitter.

[manpe 10,861]

United cry babies.

Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.

The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.

No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now

Not defending the guy in any way, he was clearly an outright c*nt, but he got some nasty abuse on twitter.

Who, Cole or the crybaby?

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[Spike 12,049]

Just means we'll see Paulo on the bench a little more often as an auxiliary left full-back.

That makes the bench 150% more classy. Who doesn't want George Clooney sitting on the sub bench?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Who, Cole or the crybaby?

The united fan. Ash gets constant abuse regardless!

[Jase 43,479]

United cry babies.

Ashley Cole gives two tickets and lounge passes away each match. On Sunday he mistakenly selected a yernited fan as the winner -when he found out it was a united fan he said sorry its for Chels only -and sent the United a fan a signed shirt as consolation.

The United fan started crying and his mum went and told the police.

No more free ticket sfrom Ashley now

Funny thing is his mum told Cole to grow up and yet her Twitter name is 'biebermum'...

[The Skipper 20,593]

Just wanted to say that I thought he was excellent last night. Solid defensively and a great outlet in attack. First game back since his injury and it looks like he's been playing week in week out. It's a testament to the player he is really.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Thank god he got a new contract, still has a lot to offer.